Red Coupe Rolling Shell

[mantasrme]

Ok this a bit of a feeler of an advert as I don't know if there will be anyone on here interested in this but I thought I'd try and see.

I bought this 1.8 coupe a while back after it had been sat in a garage for over 10 years.
Originally i had planned to re-build it and upgrade it including a 16v before selling it on as a fully MOT'd car.

But after completing all the welding it really wants a full respray before the rebuild.
While in storage it collected lots of little dints and scratches as bicycles were pushed past and things were stored on the bonnet etc
The driver's side is the worst as the NS was by the wall but there is a dent at the rear of the NS arch

However i don't paint and with my new business still establishing itself slowly i cannot afford to have it repainted.
I have considered rollering it in rustoleum as i have to a couple of rally cars (its not anywhere near as bad as it sounds, in fact if done right you cannot tell)
But even that is going to eat up a load of time i really can't spare for it.

So i thought i'd see if there was anyone wanting a solid rolling shell that just wants painting and rebuilding.
It comes with all the external trim, carpets, dashboard, clocks, steering column, glass, panels, bumpers, lights, wiring loom, both axles etc etc

You'll need an interior, gearbox, engine, front brakes, radiator, an exhaust, and maybe a couple of other bits and bobs to build it. (some of which i may be able to supply seperatley)

The shell has had all the welding done, all rot was chopped out new panels made and welded in. I also cleaned the complete floor back to bare metal before everything was cover in BiltHambers hydrate 80
It had a new NS wing rail, NS and OS swan necks, NS and OS a-panels repaired, battery tray and washer tray repairs, Both rear inner and outer sills, back panel-boot floor seam, spare wheel well, lower rear ¼ panels, and possible a couple of bits I've forgotten.

The underside was also given 2 layers of Rustoleum paint before being seam sealed, and covered in 3 layers of stonechip. Then all the cavities were liberally doused with BiltHambers cavity wax.
So its going to last for a long long time now.
New brake and fuel pipes are fitted underneath secured with riveted on zip-tie mounts rather than the original fragile tabs. The rear axle was cleaned treated and repainted black. The servo was also repainted before being fitted.

As it was when bought

Inner wing rot chopped out and new panel let in



Chassis leg rebuilt


After Hydrate 80 fully painted then stone chipped



engine bay rubbed down, primed and painted



As it sits now






A price is hard to put on it but if I say i'd like £1500 for it but am willing to negotiate.

I also have a full set of seats, rear shelf, door, and quater panels in the late exclusive grey with red piping, aswell as a few other bits to help finish it
I can also offer my services to fit parts either before or after its painted.

More pictures can be found at http://homepage.ntlw...ges/C676EYG.htm

Edited February 4, 2013 by mantasrme

[MB15]

Hey stud ,

Is there a good roof on the car? (being honest )

How long have you had it for and do you have a v5 for it?

Regards

Kevin

[mantasrme]

I've uploaded a load more pictures here http://s1052.photobucket.com/albums/s452/mantasport/red%20shell/

Also replied to all PM's

Edited August 3, 2012 by mantasrme

[redhatchrab]

Hi ya

Is this car still for sale?

Robert

[mantasrme]

Yes its still available

[Willowbruno]

Hi, is motor still available for sale? If so what area are you in, cheers 07543772975